Colquhounia coccinea

Colquhounia coccinea is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae. It is commonly known as scarlet-flowered colquhounia[1] or Himalayan mint shrub.[2] It is native to China, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, India and Thailand.[3] It is an evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub growing to 2.5 m (8.2 ft) tall and broad, with aromatic leaves which are felted underneath (tomentose). Spikes of red or deep orange flowers, with yellow interiors,[2] appear in late summer.[1] Its native habitats include slopes, stony grassy hillsides, thickets, and river valleys.[2]

Colquhounia coccinea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Colquhounia
Species:
C. coccinea
Binomial name
Colquhounia coccinea

It is not entirely hardy (RHS H4),[4] and requires a sheltered position in full sun, with protection from winter wet.[1]

The Latin specific epithet coccinea refers to the red colour of the flowers.[5]

References
  1. "Colquhounia coccinea". RHS. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  2. "Colquhounia coccinea". Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  3. "Colquhounia coccinea". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
  4. "RHS Hardiness rating". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  5. Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 184533731X.


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